Jay vs Marshall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Jay Rank #397

Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Marshall mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Jay and Marshall boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.